Support Staff of Hopefield High School

Our dedicated HSH support staff consists of specialised support staff, admin staff, hostel staff, ground staff and cleaning staff.

This remarkable team ensures that we remain the best school on the West Coast... also the best kept, cleanest, most attractive and smoothly run!

Admin & Support Staff

Specialised Staff

Hostel Staff

Ground & Cleaning Staff

Admin & Support Staff

L Pretorius - Hopefield Primary School financial matters

Liza Pretorius

Ex-HSH, she equipped herself to handle general admin & debt collecting, becoming the Financial Officer of HSH in 2012, & it's hostels, in 2015.

She loves reading & is meticulous in her work.

S Burger is the Debtors Clerk at Hopefield High School

Suanne Burger

Mom of 2 ex-HSH'ers, she has a Public Relations Diploma, diverse courses (Oenology & Payroll Outsourcing) & marketing & bargaining councils experience.

She's a steadfast Debtors Clerk.

C Maree - Hopefield High School admin support

Cathrin Maree

She studied at Stellenbosch College (secretarial) & has 16 years' HSH experience.

She does admin & runs the School Clothes Shop & the small School Museum in her quiet way.

A Lourens is the receptionist at Hopefield High School

Annemarie Lourens

Coming from the Dept of Labour & SAPS, she's been at HSH for 7 years in Reception & Admin.

She greets visitors with a happy, helpful face & supports the Principal.

A Basson - Hopefield School marketing and fundraising

Anneke Basson

She has an N6 in Educare, an N5 in Public Relations, with 16 years' hospitality & 6 year's experience at HSH doing sponsorship, events and fundraising.

Her passion for arts & theatre brings something fresh to HSH.

Nathan Engelbrecht

An ex-HSH learner who matriculated in 2019, now working as Sports Office assistant & coaches rugby, cricket & athletics.

He's an accomplished, inspiring sportsperson.

Lize-Mari Pretorius

An ex-HSH learner, she's been the assistant to the HSH Marketer for 1 year. She also passionately coaches netball & athletics.

She's currently studying towards her LLB degree.

Erna de Waal

As the helpful school librarian of 1 year, she also manages the Rover Stopover "Snoepie" & the Sport Cafe. She is also responsible for collating any new content for the webmaster.

She loves experimental cooking, spending time with loved ones & self-improvement.

Jurina Robbertse

She works in the HSH Cafeteria with the RoverStopover motto of "Today's the Day!"

Originally from Villiersdorp, she's married with 2 sons who both completed High School at Hopefield.

Petro Clifford

She works in the RoverStopover Cafeteria where they also do the ordinary in extraordinary ways.

She's a seasoned Hopefielder and her son completed his schooling at HSH.

Dr Albie van Dyk

He is the HSH Sport Coordinator and organiser since 2024 after working in the Air Force for almost 30 years as the Sport Officer (focused on fitness & sport championships).

As a qualified rugby coach, he's been coaching rugby for more than 30 years, of which 13 were at HSH on an external basis.

Hannalize Engelbrecht

She has a B. Psych degree and is registered with the HPCSA.

As an empathic listener she provides emotional support to the learners, as well as academic support (exam concessions & career guidance).

Hostel Staff

From left to right: Colin Mentoor, Patricia Joos, Jeremia Julies, Rochelle Smith, Joylene Nero, Jeanette Roos, Josshall Cleophas, Anneline Bester, Malie Louw (Hostels Operational Manager since 2020) & Christina Esau.

Hostel kids are grateful for all this team does for them.

Ground & Cleaning Staff

From left to right: Charlton Jooste, Marieta Adams, Alriza Adams, Alida Julies, Cheryl Thomas, Gerhard Erasmus, Lana Theron & Giel Beukes.

From general maintenance, to spotless cleaning, to beautifying the school gardens, these team members are kept very busy!

Support Staff of Hopefield High School

Admin & Support Staff

Liza Pretorius

Suanne Burger

Cathrin Maree

Annemarie Lourens

Anneke Basson

Nathan Engelbrecht

Lize-Mari Pretorius

Erna de Waal

Jurina Robbertse

Petro Clifford

Specialised Staff

Dr Albie van Dyk

Hannalize Engelbrecht

Hostel, Ground & Cleaning Staff

Hostel Staff

Ground & Cleaning Staff